It is Imperative to Show Trust Employee motivation has become a focus for many employers in the last decade, particularly when it comes to sales managers. They can only impact their employees in two ways: by assisting them in improving their skill set or motivating them. Although the first is easier because you can train […]

Without a daily route, you might as well be telling your customers that you don't care about their business. A daily route is the bread and butter of any successful salesperson. You might have the best sales pitch in town, but if you don't make regular visits, they'll go elsewhere. Unfortunately, creating a daily route […]

Management of Independent Sales Reps  Many businesses and companies are opting to work with independent sales reps to maximize their corporate revenues. With their extensive market knowledge and connections, these independent sales reps play a vital role in creating new opportunities for businesses to expand the reach of their brands. Though this staffing approach has […]

In this guide, we'll cover five critical steps to successful sales route optimization. When you spend too much time trying to plan the best route, you're left with way little time selling products and services. On-field sales representatives often cover a large area when making calls or customer visits to potential clients. A lack of […]

66 percent of a sales team member's time is spent on non-sales tasks. Whether it's travel, administrative work, or non-sales related phone calls, these tasks prevent sales reps from spending time on what they really need to do – sell. Sales route planning is one of the most critical tasks for a sales rep. It […]

As an outside salesperson, you likely want to find ways to be more efficient and bring in more clients. Today’s challenges are different as technology and social media are ever-evolving. You can safeguard your income from current and future market uncertainty by taking a unique approach to creating or revitalizing your book of business. If […]

Excellent customer experience has made its way ahead of price and product for companies to set themselves apart from the competition. Business owners have now prioritized their customers and clients and are investing to ensure their satisfaction. For companies whose products and services are assessed on their ability to distribute goods, timely delivery has become […]

A field job for sales representatives is no less than a challenge. Besides finding potential leads, they must also get ready for meetings and meet prospects in their offices. In short, most of their work time is spent outside offices. But thanks to the advancements in technology, outside sales persons can make their job a […]

A sales lead is basically a person that can potentially benefit from a product or service that you may be selling. Depending on how the service or product is pitched to them, the lead might convert into a closed deal. But the real challenge is to find a lead; converting it into a sale comes […]

Sales representatives are responsible for boosting the sales of a company. But they aren’t always successful in growing at a rapid pace because of a lack of availability of reliable tools. While their skills are most certainly essential, using tools for sales growth is an effective business strategy that benefits fast-growing companies. Read on to […]

There are times when your sales team will fall into a slump and fail to meet goals for a given period of time. In some cases, this type of slump may be caused by poor motivation, and if you fail to address the issue, the slump will continue. You can use a few inspirational quotes […]

Everyone needs a little encouragement now and then. Or, in some cases, constantly.  When you’re building a business, there are many hurdles. Finding an office building in the right location, hiring employees, getting accounting software, choosing an effective sales enablement tool, picking carpet colors, and a million other decisions weigh on business owners. So you […]